Texas mom Tressa Montalvo gave birth to quadruplets on February 14, 2013. Four little boys–what an amazing Valentine. Okay, you might be thinking, giving birth to multiples is nothing new–this is BabyCenter, after all. But what if I told you the quadruplets include two sets of identical twin boys?

And the mother did not use any fertility drugs.

The odds of this happening are 1 in 70 million births. Those are some serious odds. One set of identical twins is rare enough…but two sets? In one womb? One birth? Jaw dropping.

Tressa and her husband, Manuel, are already parents to a two year-old son. Now the proud papa of five sons, Manuel expressed nothing but excitement, “Basically, I just pumped my fist and I was like, ‘Yes! Home run!'”

The Montalvos decided to keep it alphabetical when it came to names. Ace and Blaine, the first set of identical twins, were born first at 3 lbs. 10 oz. and 3 lbs. 15 oz. Cash and Dylan, the second set of identical twins, were born next at 2 lbs. 15 oz. and 3lbs. 6 oz. Despite being delivered by c-section at 31 weeks, they are healthy and could be going home in the next four to six weeks.

“The biggest blessing, ever. Tremendous.” said Tressa.

“Blessing. Miracle. I’m happy, real happy.” said Manuel.

The Montalvos admit they still want to have a daughter somewhere down the line. Personally, I can’t imagine what it must be like to return home from the hospital and need four of everything. But I do know what it’s like to have five sons (four biological, one bonus) and hope for a little girl. They came at the end, and they were worth the wait.

Many well wishes to the Montalvo family and their new brood. It’s refreshing to see parents actually express happiness toward having a large family, whether they planned to or not. Being a mom of many, it’s truly a happy adventure.

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24 Responses to Mom births two sets of identical twins in one day

That’s so awesome! and I agree with you, It’s nice to hear people are happy to have a large family in this day and age. Many blessing to them!

Jaelsays:

February 19, 2013 at 9:31 pm

Truly a blessing for them, wish them nothing but the best. As a mother of 3 (and counting) the thought of hearing others loving to have a big family is great.

viviansays:

February 20, 2013 at 1:41 am

this is really a special gift from God, and i wish myself same for my next baby. Big congrats. to the Happy Parent.

WarcraftChicksays:

February 20, 2013 at 7:31 am

Whoot! My hubby says this couple must have hit the genetic lottery! Five boys under five? Yikes! My hat is off to you, Montavlo family! May your future bring nothing but good times and lots of warmth. (Oh, and a little girl, too. She’s going to be spoiled with so many brothers! =D)

heatherfsays:

February 20, 2013 at 7:38 am

I love how they gave two of the boys “Vegas Themed” names… Ace and Cash. Shows the odds where really in their favor.
In one video I watched I loved how the dad said he was just trying to give his son a sister!
How exciting for this family… and I hope they have lots of extra help lined up!

Wow what an amazing story and to not have fertility drugs as a reason is just great. This was most definitely a Valentine blessing.

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mamato6says:

February 20, 2013 at 10:34 am

This was always a fear when I found out I was pregnant the last few times… I breathed a sigh of relief each time it was a single!

Kristasays:

February 20, 2013 at 10:55 am

5 boys 2 years and under! wow, what a blessing!

Melissa Staceysays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:07 am

Wow that’s awesome! I have one so far who is 12 months and wanting 3 or 4 all together. I wouldn’t mind having up to 6 but there’s not enough space for that lol. I’m not sure how I’d feel to have more than 2 at once though! Still a blessing I take my hat off to the parents it must be hard work.

Jennifersays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:09 am

I have 6 kids, 5 step, 1 biological and I still want another one

Amysays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:10 am

That’s the Controller of the whole universe at work. God is Awesome. May His name be praise forever. Congratulations

Portiasays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:14 am

Happy for the family, may God be with the mother and you are such a blessed person in a million…..all the best. Never feel that the effort is too much for you these 4 sons will make you the best mom ever and hang in there time goes so quick, all the best…..mwwwaaaa!

eniolasays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:29 am

Amazing.Only God could do something that awesome. Congrats, mum, Dad & Big Brother. May all resources needed 2 take of these bundle of blessings be in abundance for you in Jesus name.

MTsays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:36 am

4 babies at once, plus another boy under 5. . . . They may not sleep for years. Honestly, if after having quadruplets my husband said he wanted a girl I’d tell him he can carry the next one. I’d be done. Heck, I’ve only got 2 girls under 5 and I might be done. Ask me in another couple of years when I’ve forgotten how much I hate being pregnant.

Munyaradzi Chibvudzesays:

February 22, 2013 at 3:50 am

Awesome! may God be with this family. Have one boy and wish myself the same for the 3 girls to come.

Bethsays:

February 22, 2013 at 5:37 am

Truly amazing. While I would probably freak out and it would a stressful time, I could not imagine the joy it would be! Multiples run in my family, and though I am more than happy with the one I have, if we ever decide to try for more and it really was more, I would be thrilled!

K. Swanksays:

February 22, 2013 at 6:04 am

Congrats to the family! Amazing story! Super happy for them! It will be hard at the beginning but after 2 years or so will start getting easier I am a mother of a 1 year old girl and about to deliver another baby (9 days past due with this pregnancy), hoping to have 3 kids in total

Mesays:

February 22, 2013 at 6:35 am

I want a large family, my husband is willing to go to three kids, but that is probably it. I always joke that I’m going to pull something like this so that I can have a big family and he can’t send any back, lol. However, seeing that this really happens (naturally) makes me think I should be careful what I wish for. Awesome for them, just not sure I could do four infants at once.

Wow congrats I know the feeling already had 3 boys then got pregnant naturally with feternal triplets. It is an amazing gift It will be a non stop journey from here on out for ya enjoy

Aliciasays:

February 22, 2013 at 8:29 am

Glad to hear they’re excited, they’re going to need a lot of enthusiasm to carry them through the baby years! Hopefully they have a strong support network to help them through it. It sure is amazing how biology can work like this!

Maddiesays:

February 22, 2013 at 2:05 pm

What a blessing. I have an adorable little boy and wish he could have siblings, but we can’t have any more. So happy to see that these little boys are cherished by their parents. Wishing them all the best!

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